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title: "Provision of the Council's WAN / Internet Services (direct award via CCS RM6116)"
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# Provision of the Council's WAN / Internet Services (direct award via CCS RM6116)

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c92623b4-ab3b-42e0-8dea-497f250519e5

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## Summary

Sefton Council has completed a direct award contract for the provision of its WAN/Internet services to Virgin Media Business, with the procurement process guided by the Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116). This contract, classified under the wide area network industry category (CPV code 32430000), will operate over a two-year period starting from 8th December 2023, with an optional extension of twelve months. The total contract value is £765,000. The services will be provided within the region of England, covering the entire United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the notice of the award published on 17th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in telecommunications services and equipment. The direct award method indicates streamlined procurement, allowing quicker implementation and potentially reduced administrative burden for the supplier, which can translate into faster service deployment and operational advantages. Businesses that already have a foothold in large-scale network services or those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts would find participating in such tenders advantageous. The framework-based procurement process also ensures competitive and transparent terms, which can foster long-term partnerships and business growth.

## Notice

Direct award to Virgin Media via Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 3 Framework agreement reference RM6116 Contract is for two years with one 12-month optional extension Contract value is over the life of the contract including extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da3d51-d8c5-491b-9e1e-13ef80510038 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2023 - 7 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £765,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £765,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da3d51-d8c5-491b-9e1e-13ef80510038

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da3d51-d8c5-491b-9e1e-13ef80510038
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

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